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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister confers Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for Science and Technology
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, conferred the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prizes for 2016, 2017 and 2018, at an event in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Congratulating the award winners, the Prime Minister said that science, technology and innovation should be connected with the aspirations and requirements of the society. He said that our scientific institutions should align with future requirements and try to find solutions for local problems.
The Prime Minister emphasized on the need for R&D in the new and emerging fields like Big Data, Machine Learning, Block Chain and Artificial Intelligence. He added that the National Mission on Inter Disciplinary Cyber Physical Systems will improve research and development in these fields. He asked the scientific community to take advantage of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and develop technologies that will make India a global hub for manufacturing, knowledge and technology based industries.
The Prime Minister hailed the world class achievements of the scientific community while working with limited resources. In this context, he mentioned about India’s hugely successful space programs of ISRO, exceptional growth of Indian pharmaceutical sector and various CSIR initiatives.
Talking about the need to think beyond silos, Prime Minister said that scientists and researchers should have an inter-disciplinary approach. Such an approach will help in finding faster and better solutions for the various scientific questions, PM said.
The Prime Minister said that the Union Government policies aim at takingadvantage of demography, democracy and demand in the country. He also mentioned about the various Government initiatives to foster innovation and strengthen the Science and Technology space in India.
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, named after the founder Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, is given annually to recognize outstanding Indian work in various disciplines of Science and Technology.
Ministry of Education
Steps taken by the Government for developing the linkage between educational institutions, Industries and R&D Institutions
Steps taken by the Government for developing the linkage between educational institutions, Industries and R&D Institutions are as follows:
I. Impacting Research Innovation & Technology : This initiative aims at providing solutions to the most relevant engineering challenges and translating knowledge into viable technology in 10 selected technology domains, viz. Health care, energy, sustainable habitat, nano technology hardware, water resources and river systems, advanced materials, Information and communication technology, manufacturing, security and defense, and environmental science and climate change. It is a pan IITs and IISc Joint Initiative seeking to develop a roadmap for research. During 2018-2019 Rs. 46.30 crore and during 2019-2020 Rs. 47.20 crore has been released.
I. Research Park: Research park at IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, IIT Chennai, have been established which provide an interface between entrepreneurship and Industry to establish their R&D units in collaboration with students & faculty members of the IITs. In the year 2020-21 Rs. 144.50 crore has been released.
II. UchhatarAvishkarYojana : This initiative promotes innovation of a higher order that directly impacts the needs of the Industry and thereby improves the competitive edge of Indian manufacturing. The project envisages collaboration between the academia and industry - within or outside India.
In order to provide impetus to vocational education the allocation in 2021-22 for National Apprenticeship Training Scheme has been kept at Rs. 500 crore. Further, UGC has already issued guidelines for Apprenticeship/Internship Embedded Degree Program.
The information was given by the Union Minister for Education, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates National Sports and Adventure Awards, 2020 winners
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated National Sports and Adventure Awards, 2020 winners today.
The Prime Minister said, “Congratulations to all the talented sportspersons who have been conferred the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020! There is much to learn from these athletes. Their successes inspire many budding sportspersons. Best wishes to the award winners for their future endeavours.”
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President to take up Nationwide Campaign on Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development
Terrorism posing major threat to World Peace: Vice President
UN must soon conclude talks on Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has announced that he would undertake a nationwide campaign on promoting the rule of law, democracy, sustainable development and peace.
Speaking at a felicitation function organized at Swarna Bharat Trust, Vijayawada today, following the conferment of Doctor Honoris Causa upon him by the University for Peace of Costa Rica, the Vice President said that he felt doubly honored to receive the honorary doctorate as the world was commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhiji, who had demonstrated to the world the power of non-violence.
Emphasizing the need for creating greater awareness among the people on the importance of strengthening the rule of law, eliminating corruption, promoting peace and sustainable development and ending regional and social disparities, Shri Naidu declared that he would take up all these issues as also the need for a united action to stamp out terrorism during his visits to other countries.
Expressing his disappointment over the recent decision of China to block the proposal of the United Nations Security Council to declare Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief, Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, Shri Naidu said it underlined the need for expansion of UN Security Council.
The Vice President said that it should be remembered that peace and development are inextricably linked. Peace was the foremost prerequisite for the progress of a nation and the world at large.
Describing the honour conferred upon him by the University for Peace as a global acknowledgement and recognition of the age-old Indian values of peace and harmony embedded in our philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the Vice President said India always believed in peaceful co-existence with all the countries in its neighbourhood.
Observing that terrorism was the enemy of humanity and posing a major threat to world peace and development, he pointed out that India had been its victim for many years and called upon all the countries in the world to come together to stamp out the menace of terrorism. The Vice President also urged the United Nations to conclude at the earliest the deliberations on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.
Ministry of Railways
Railways earns Rs 120478 Crores from Freight loading this FY till December 2022
Freight Earnings increases by 16% as compared to the same period of last year
Railways achieve Freight loading of 1109.38MT till December 22
An improvement of 8% over last year loading i.e. 1029.96 MT
On mission mode, Indian Railways' Freight loading for first nine months of this financial year 2022-23 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.
On cumulative basis from April - December 22, freight loading of 1109.38 MT achieved against last year loading of 1029.96 MT, an improvement of 8% over last year loading. Railways have earned Rs 120478 crore against Rs 104040 crore over last year which is an improvement of 16% as compared to the same period of last year.
During the month of December 22, Originating freight loading of 130.66 MT has been achieved against loading of 126.8 MT in Dec. 21, which is an improvement of 3 % over last year. Freight revenue of Rs. 14573 crore have been achieved against Rs 12914 crore freight earnings in December 21, thereby an improvement of 13% over last year.
Following the Mantra, “Hungry For Cargo”, IR has made sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business as well as improve the service delivery at competitive prices which has resulted in new traffic coming to railways from both conventional and non conventional commodity streams. The customer centric approach and work of Business Development Units backed up by agile policy making helped Railways towards this landmark achievement.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
My international career took off after the National Games in 2002: Sania Mirza
Indian tennis diva Sania Mirza has no doubt in her mind that the National Games had given her international career a major boost.
“I was just 16 years old when I took part in the Games in 2002. I did well and came into the limelight. It proved to be the perfect impetus for my international career,” Sania said.
The trendsetting and path-breaking Hyderabadi went on to win six Grand Slam titles in a glittering career.
But before that, she had played plenty of tennis in India, starting nearly two decades back. From the junior nationals in Delhi to the National Games and then the WTA tournaments in Hyderabad.
Her journey has been an inspiration to almost every player, including Gujarat’s Ankita Raina.
The Super Mom is excited that the Games are being held in Gujarat, that too after a gap of seven years. “Here is wishing the organisers all success and the competitors the very best of luck in achieving their aspirations,” she said.
She has one simple message for all the competitors, and not just tennis players.
“This is the perfect platform to test yourself and, then, embark on the international stage,” she added.
She pointed out that National Games were unique, being a fusion of seasoned players, who have already scaled several peaks in the international arena, and rising stars. “The presence of top athletes in National Games is a great source of inspiration to the emerging talent,” Sania Mirza, now recovering from a wrist injury sustained ahead of the recent US Open, declared.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
PSUs under Department of Fertilizers donate more than 27 crore rupees to PM CARES fund
PSUs under the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers have donated more than Rs 27 crore to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and relief in Emergency Situations  fund to fight COVID-19 pandemic.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri D. V Sadananda Gowda in a series of tweet said ,I am very much thankful to the CMDs of these companies for honouring my request to support the efforts of Government of India to fight COVID-19 .
Shri Gowda said , Fertilizer company IFFCO has contributed 25 crore rupees to PM CARES.I would like to thank IFFCO for its support .This will go long way in helping Government to combat Corona Virus and mitigate the impact of the outbreak.
Union minister also praised KRIBHCO which has released 2 crore rupees from its CSR fund to PM CARES .He said this will support the relief works carried out by Government of India in the wake of COVOID-19 outbreak.
Mentioning the contribution made by NFL-KISAN, he said, I am delighted to announce that a PSU under my ministry- has contributed 63.94 lakh rupees from its CSR fund to PM CARES. Thanks to CMD,NFL Manoj Mishra for his support.
Shri Gowda had urged all the profit making PSUs under his ministry to donate part of their CSR fund to  In a letter sent to CMDs of all the PSUs, Shri Gowda had said, Government of India is taking all possible steps to prevent spreading of the outbreak , however a public health situation of this scale requires concerted efforts from all sections of the society ,therefore I request you all to contribute maximum possible amount of your CSR budget to PM CARES.
He said, Government of India has set up the PM CARES fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation such as that posed by COVID-19 pandemic and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has already clarified that any contribution made to the said fund shall qualify as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act 2013.
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Department of Space
All modules getting ready for Chandrayaan-2 launch during the window of July 09 to July 16, 2019
Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar mission, has three modules namely Orbiter, Lander  & Rover .
The Orbiter and Lander modules will be interfaced mechanically and stacked together as an integrated module and accommodated inside the GSLV MK-III launch vehicle.
The Rover is housed inside the Lander. After launch into earth bound orbit by GSLV MK-III, the integrated module will reach Moon orbit using Orbiter propulsion module. Subsequently, Lander will separate from the Orbiter and soft land at the predetermined site close to lunar South Pole. Further, the Rover will roll out for carrying out scientific experiments on the lunar surface. Instruments are also mounted on Lander and Orbiter for carrying out scientific experiments.
All the modules are getting ready for Chandrayaan-2 launch during the window of July 09 to July 16, 2019, with an expected Moon landing on September 06, 2019.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Seller Samvad held in Kolkata to create awareness among sellers regarding the new features and functionality of GeM
Kolkata; September 21, 2022
Government e Marketplace , the National public procurement portal under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organized a Seller Samvad programme, second of the series in Kolkata today. It was an interactive session to generate awareness about the new features and functionalities of GeM as also to create awareness among the probable vendors.
A number of GeM vendors shared their rich experiences, saying their volume of business has grown ever since they registered with Government e-Marketplace. They are also now able to operate in much larger areas than earlier as it helps in tying up with various government and private entities. GeM portal is open for all the buyers and sellers across the country. It is one of the most profitable opportunity for both manufacturing and trading entity as well as service providers.
Interacting with the sellers, Shri Sayantan Roy, Director , GeM, New Delhi said that Government e-Marketplace  is providing increasing market access to seller groups like MSEs, Women SHGs, Startups reinforcing the Make in India Initiative and Govt of India’s policy to promote local MSEs. Shri Roy stated that GeM functions as the national procurement portal. It is worth noting that this GeM that operates with three main objectives of efficiency, transparency and inclusiveness, is free from direct contact, paper, cash and status layers. So far about 1 crore transactions worth Rs. 3.02 lakh crores have been made through this portal. A milestone in this process is that the procurement value crossed Rs. 1 lakh crore in FY 21-22 alone.
Since the launch of the portal on August 9, 2016, the number of products sold and procured through the GeM has increased and at present it is over 10,000. With this as a thought, it is felt that GeM has been able to impact a large set of sellers as stakeholders in India’s public procurement ecosystem. It is also planned to have these sellers speak about their experiences and share the same with others to learn from and get inspired. The same event was also held in Siliguri on September 19, 2022.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Swachhata Hi Seva campaign at various locations of the country
273 cleanliness drives with community participation- Jan Andolan
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organized Swachhata Hi Seva campaign on 1st October, 2023 at various locations of the country through 273 cleanliness drives with community participation i.e. Jan Andolan. These cleanliness drives were organized by the officers/officials of the Department, its National Institutes, CPSEs and Statutory Bodies at various locations of the country. Major events organized under the Department during the campaign are as following:
- Swachhata Pledge was undertaken by all the participants.
- Various banners and posters on Swachhata Hi Seva were displayed on the websites and other appropriate places.
- Thorough cleanliness within the campus premises.
- Tree Plantations.
- Human Chain Formation as part of Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.
- Various Shramdaan activities were conducted at public places like Railway Stations, Markets, Beaches, Bus Stands, NGO’s campuses, Parks, Schools.
- Cleanliness awareness for avoiding single use plastics and garbage disposal through nukkad natak.
- Selfie Points were installed.
During the events, photographs and videos of the event were taken and uploaded on the Swachhata Hi Seva Portal. The cleaning activities like cleaning of common areas, weeding out of old records etc. were also intensified inside and outside the office premises by the Department and its Organizations.
Few of the activities conducted during the Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight and on 01.10.2023
- Swachhata Pledge undertaken by officers and officials of the Department.
- Shramdaan Activities at the Tikamgarh Railway Station, Madhya Pradesh by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment and other officers/officials and volunteers.
- Tree Plantation by the officers/ ofiicials of PDUNIPPD
- Shramdaan Activities by cleaning the nearby Hospital and Tilak Bridge Railways Station in New Delhi by the Officers/Officials of PDUNIPD
5. Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign a\t primary school, Kanpur by ALIMCO
6. Swachhata Hi Seva activities organised by NIEPMD at Kelambakkam bus stand, Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpet District
7. Nukkad activities during Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight organised by NIEPMD at Kelambakkam Bus Stand, Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpet District
8. Activities carried out by RCI, New Delhi during the Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight
9. Swachhta Hi Seva activities at Carbyn's cove beach, Portblair, A&N Islands by CRC- A&N
10. Swachhata Hi Seva activities at Bhathu basti market, Port blair, A&N Islands, by CRC - A&N
11. CRC, Patna organised the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign on 1st October at CID Colony Park
12. Shramdaan for Swachh Bharat Activities of CRC Kozhikode
13. As part of the observance of Swachhata Hi Seva from 15th Sep - 2nd Oct 2023, NIEPMD organized Human Chain formation by Staff, HRD students, PwDs and Parents of PwDs
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjan under ADIP Scheme in Palamu, District, Jharkhand.
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Palamu on 08.07.2022 at 11:00 AM at Town Hall, Medininagar in Palamu District of Jharkhand.
A total of 1628 Aids and Assistive devices of different categories with value of worth Rs. 115.72 Lakhs will be distributed free of cost among 1014 pre identified Divyangjan who were assessed during assessment camps organized by ALIMCO during the month of February and March this year in the various location of Palamu District.
Ku. Pratima Bhoumik, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment will be the Chief Guest of the function and will inaugurate the camp virtually through video conference. The function will be organized in the august presence of Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram, Member of Parliament, Palamu constituency, Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Member of Parliament, Chatra and other local public representatives who will participate ‘in person’ at main venue of the function.
Senior officers from ALIMCO and District Administration, Palamu shall also be present during the function.
The Link of live streaming of the above event is as under:- https://youtu.be/bkDBu0idHuE
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
In 35 months, Over 6.56 Crore new tap water connections Provided under Jal Jeevan Mission
Over 51% Rural Population in the Country getting potable water
MyGov organizes Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz on JJM
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, MyGov has organised ‘Sabka Vikas’ Mahaquiz series to create awareness on key flagship schemes amongst citizens. The 4th Quiz in this series is based on Jal Jeevan Mission.
The online quiz started on 1st July and will continue upto 20th July, 2022. Anyone can participate in the quiz by clicking on link https://quiz.mygov.in/quiz/sabka-vikas-mahaquiz/ . A time slot of 200 seconds is allotted to answer 10 questions. State-specific questions are put out in 12 regional languages, ie., English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. Participants stand a chance to win cash prize.
The quiz sensitizes participants about ‘Har Ghar Jal’ programme, Jal Jeevan Mission, importance of safe drinking water and how one can avail the benefits under this programme. Jal Jeevan Mission invites public, beneficiaries and various stakeholders across the country, to participate and test their knowledge on water and issues related to it. Top-scoring 1,000 participants will be given cash award of Rs. 2,000/- each.
Jal Jeevan Mission was announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 15th August 2019. Jal Jeevan Mission is implemented in partnership with States/ UTs for ensuring tap water supply to every rural household in adequate quantity of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis by 2024.
On 15th August 2019, out of total 18.93 Crore rural households, only 3.23 Crore  households had access to tap water connection. Thus, the remaining 15.70 Crore families were dependant on river, well, pond, stand post and spring for their daily water needs.
In 35 months, JJM, has provided over 6.56 Crore new tap water connections. Today, over 51% of the rural population in the country are getting potable water.
For more information on Jal Jeevan Mission, a dedicated Mobile App  can be downloaded from:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dhwaniris.jjm
JJM Website can also be reached at https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in/ .
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Intimation of Letter of Intent between India and Costa Rica in the field of Biotechnology
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised of signing of Lotter of Intent  between India and Costa Rica in the field of Biotechnology.
The LOI has been signed to work out the agenda for the collaboration for Innovation in Science & Technology Diplomacy to evolve a concrete strategic plan in the area of biotechnology education, training and research.
The LOI was signed in March, 2019.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Shri Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra to perform duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court with effect from 01st June
The President of India, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, appointed Shri Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, senior-most Judge of Chhattisgarh High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 01st June, 2021 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Parappillil Ramakrishnan Nair Ramachandra Menon, Chief Justice, Chhattisgarh High Court. A notification in this regard was issued by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice today.
Shri Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, B.Sc., L.L.B., enrolled as an Advocate on September 4, 1987 and practiced in the District Court, Madhya Pradesh High Court and Chhattisgarh High Court in Civil, Constitutional, Revenue and criminal matters. His field of specialization was Constitutional and Civil matters. He served as Additional Advocate General and Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court on December 10, 2009 and as a Permanent Judge November 28, 2014.